Upon making landfall, Hurricane Georges brought a storm surge of up to 8.9ft (2.7m) in Biloxi. for monitoring and ensuring the effectiveness of any new BHR/OFDA initiatives. Slow going on the New York City-bound George Washington Bridge as Hurricane Floyd deluges the area, August 26, 1999. have been reviewed for additional disaster assistance. Our interactive map allows you to see the local & national weather In Raizet, they experienced a 48 miles per hour (77km/h) wind and a maximal gust near 72 miles per hour (116km/h). Maximum sustained. The capital city of Port-au-Prince was largely unharmed, with the exception of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, damaging the main commercial port. Fiona, which is the Atlantic hurricane season's sixth named storm, was predicted to bring 5 to 10 inches of rain in eastern and southern Puerto Rico, with as much as 20 inches in isolated spots. 35% of homes on the island were damaged, though none were destroyed. crop production is not expected for four months. [1] In the country, 100,000 were left homeless due to Hurricane Georges. After weakening to a Category 2 hurricane over the Caribbean, upper-level shear decreased, and Georges strengthened a bit before making landfall near Fajardo, Puerto Rico as a 115mph (175km/h) Category 3 hurricane early in the morning. Substantial amounts of tobacco and sugar plantations, the country's most important export crop, were severely damaged. Winds W at 25 to 35 mph. [40] On the southern coast, the head of a U.S.-based medical team, stranded for several days by flooding in the remote town of Belle Anse, anticipated a rise in malnutrition, disease, homelessness and poverty. [46] High winds downed power lines, trees, and telephone poles, leaving many in eastern Cuba without electricity in the aftermath of the storm. NBC News' George Solis and Bill Karins report on the hurricane's progress toward the Dominican Republic and how the last 24 hours of rain has affected Puerto Rico. 29in (740mm) rainfall accumulation was recorded. with the delivery of relief supplies and to conduct overflight assessments was lost due to flooding in the Artibonite Valley, and this month's rice-planting [7], Initial forecasts of a southeastern Florida landfall forced over 1.2million to evacuate, including much of the Florida Keys. affected by the destruction of the main pier and berthing platform in Bassterre [49] Strong winds knocked down power lines, leaving 200,000without power in the Miami area. The tourist industry in St. Kitts is also In addition, damaged hotels and piers created a long-term impact through lack of tourisman industry the island relies on. The storm has curtailed [1] High winds downed power lines and trees, leaving 177,000people without power after the storm. Georges dissipated on October1 near the Atlantic coast of Florida. These commodities were distributed The National Hurricane Center had predicted that as the eye of the storm moved across the island there would be rains of 5-10 inches with more in certain areas. We packed throughout the night. - Hurricane Fiona made landfall along the coast of the Dominican Republic on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said, after the storm tore through Puerto Rico. [57] Five people were injured and damage from the tornado reached over $1million. buildings. Openings, Health and In Mississippi, rainfall as high as 25 inches was recorded. Hurricane David Spared Florida in 1979 but Destroyed the Dominican Republic. The airport is 25% damaged - with repair work needed on [10] The damage to farmland and agriculture would total out to about $434 million (1998 USD). [37] Total agricultural losses amounted to $179million (1998USD, $250million 2009USD). We couldn't land yet; for a week, we dropped the food to people who were in pretty bad shape. codes, mitigation policy, city planning, and hazard mapping. Additionally, more money is needed to regrow the crops destroyed by the storm. In the event of a hurricane alert, the U.S. Embassy will post a notice on its web page at https://do.usembassy.gov/ . Hurricane warnings for the Caribbean Islands: C a r i b a t i o n service for travelers to Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Most of the losses were confined to agriculture and livestock. In the islands, agriculture and livestock was impacted, but impacts were generally minor. The hurricane season in the Caribbean begins on June 1st and finishes in November. [8] The islands, some only 7ft (2m) high and 300yds (275m) wide, flooded easily. BHR/OFDA Assistance to Haiti: $399,850 Part of that money was transferred to support a Peace Corps project to send 21,000 packages of pre-prepared foods for the island. Well-defined upper-level outflow allowed the hurricane to remain well organized, and while paralleling the northern coastline of the island Georges retained minimal hurricane status. [1], Like in the Dominican Republic, the agricultural sector suffered extreme damage. of those supplies to the other affected islands. BHR/OFDA Lack of electricity greatly damaged the water system, resulting in the loss of water and sewer service for 75% of the island. Some of the soils were planted on roads in mangrove farms and in the sea, which could have potentially killed sea life. Nearly 10 hours of continuous rainfall resulted in mudslides and overflown rivers across the mountainous country, damaging many cities along the southern coastline, including the capital. food assistance to the Dominican Republic in response to damage sustained In September 2017, Governor Pedro Rossell estimated the actual damage was around $78 billion. The profits from the USDA wheat Crops were heavily damaged, and thousands of houses were destroyed due to mudslides. of $39 million worth of damage in Nevis as a result of Hurricane Georges. [43] In all, 209people died in Haiti. The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and extends to November 30. The extreme flooding caused great losses in the poultry industry, an important economy in the area. [10][63] The storm spawned 20tornadoes throughout Alabama. Two of the planes arrived on September 25, 1998, while the last one arrived the day after. Hundreds of thousands were left homeless, along with catastrophic flooding amounts, torrential rain, and high storm surge. Upon making landfall, storm surge heights along the coast of Alabama were estimated to have ranged from 7 to 12ft (2.1 to 3.7m), with a peak of 11.9ft (3.6m) in Fort Morgan, along with 25ft (7.6m) waves on top of it. Homes, apartment buildings, and businesses were damaged. Fiona was centered 50 miles (85 kilometers) southeast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph) on Sunday night, according to the U.S. National. The USAID The areas hardest hit by the hurricane coincided with the country's main crop-growing areas, including the provinces around Santo Domingo. Authorities reported two deaths from the hurricane a Puerto Rican man who was swept away by a flooded river and a person in the Dominican Republic who was hit by a falling tree. Death toll reports were slow in the wake of the storm, but a total of 380 people died from Hurricane Georges and leaving more than 185,000 homeless. This forced for the mandatory evacuations of Alabama's two coastal counties, Baldwin and Mobile Counties, with a combined population of over 500,000people. No fatalities or serious injuries were. The Haitian Civil Protection Directorate The heavy rainfall contributed to significant river overflowing, including the Tchoutacabouffa River at D'Iberville, which set a record crest of 19ft (5.7m). Wind damage to the buildings was minimal. 200 rolls of plastic sheeting, 1,000 five-gallon water jugs, and 5,000 [14], Though Georges was forecast to move through the Bahamas, it passed to the south of the archipelago. The whole country was stripped of electricity during the aftermath of the storm, which damaged water and communication systems. Grand Gosier, the home to a flock of brown pelicans, experienced severe flooding, destroying their habitats. part of the country. The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic is from June to October. and USAID Missions in both countries will work closely with the task force IE 11 is not supported. disaster assistance. The most common times for a hurricane to occur in the Dominican Republic is August and September but the official hurricane season is between June and November, so one could happen at any time in these months. by Hurricane Georges. [1] Along the coast of Mississippi, more than 1,000 homes were flooded. the purchase of 100 plastic 500-gallon water tanks, 10 generators to power Punta Cana, a popular tourist area, was . Damage in the Dominican Republic amounted to $1.8 billion (1998 USD). The official death toll was approximately 300. Georges's circulation developed strong banding features around a well-organized Central Dense Overcast, and with the aid of a developing anti-cyclone, Georges attained hurricane status late on September 17. It continued to the west-northwest, and struck Key West later on September 25 with winds of 105mph (165km/h). The U.S. Army also brought about one million blocks of ice and one million gallons of water, in order to compensate the effects of the loss of 95% of power across the island. Hurricanes Maria and Irma are recent examples of hurricanes that caused devastation here in 2017, and most hurricanes hit the western and southwestern coasts of the Dominican Republic. [10], The BHR/OFDA assisted in helping out the Dominican Republic to repair after Georges. Hurricane Georges began as a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa during mid-September 1998. In the potentially impacted area, Cuba's revolutionary army was sent to farm lands to harvest crops that could be destroyed during the storm. phone lines are currently being restored throughout the country. A total of 96 percent of the territory's population was left without power due to nearly half of the island's electrical lines being downed. John. Maximum sustained winds at landfall in the Dominican Republic are estimated to be 90 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. More than 14,000citizens rode out the storm in the facility, causing difficulties to supply necessities. OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. Now the airlift was able to go on for two or three weeks. Maximum sustained winds at landfall are estimated to be 90 . [36], Most impacted by Hurricane Georges was the agricultural industry. Public expenditure during Tropical Storms Noel and Olga in 2007 was around 0.6% of GDP and reached 1.6% of GDP during 2004's Hurricane Jeanne. [12] National Parks around the islands suffered minor damage except for Queen Elizabeth Park, which had many fallen trees. Based on the specific recommendations of this advisor, BHR/OFDA delivered The environment suffered major damage. [1] Damage was greatest along the northern coastline from Cap-Hatien to Gonaves due to the flooding and mudslides. Thousands of homes were damaged throughout the state. The effects of Hurricane Georges in the Dominican Republic in 1998 were some of the worst in its recorded history. [6] 2000 people went missing in the town of Mesopotamia, which is surrounded by the Yaque del Sur and San Juan Rivers after the republic's officials opened the nearby dam without evacuating villagers beforehand. A Hurricane Watch means sustained winds of at least 74. Communities in the Dominican Republic surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona on Monday, September 19.The storm made landfall in the Dominican Republic in the early hours, bringing maximum sustained winds of around 90 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. We worked together. Tracking westward, the wave spawned an area of low pressure two days later, which quickly strengthened into a tropical depression. [1], In Antigua, strong winds caused severe property damage, mostly caused to roofs. In total, 514 rolls Statement, Office of Inspector [15] More plastic sheeting was sent on September 27 by a United States Military aircraft. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. [5], After Georges passed over the Dominican Republic, 438 people were confirmed dead or missing with another 155,000 people to be homeless. In the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, damage was extensive, especially in the latter. Having pre-positioned personnel in Barbados while two other people were hospitalized for the same issue. Significant flooding caused by the hurricane is being blamed . Recruiter, Civil Rights and Overall, impact from the hurricane was fairly minor, with damages estimated at $30.1million, but no direct deaths due to well-executed evacuations. [30] Georges's deluge of rainfall caused significant damage to the agricultural industry, including the loss of 75% of its coffee crop, 95% of its banana or plantain crop, and 65% of its live poultry. By later on September21, the hurricane warning was canceled for all islands east of the Virgin Islands including Antigua, Barbuda, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin. of the island are most damaged, but the southern tip (a major tourist site) There were many reports of eroded soil in areas where construction was in progress. [66] Stewart County, received over 5 inches (130mm) of rain which caused extensive flooding that left several roads impassable. Dominican Republic residents boarded up their windows and doors to protect against the oncoming hurricane. On September 23, BHR/OFDA received disaster 90% of all of the plantations in the area were destroyed. The total loss to the agricultural sector is approximately The hard task of aiding the thousands who lost their homes and all their belongings is one of the most difficult. power system is $1.2 billion, and that service will not return to full Unofficially, a sustained wind speed of 102mph (164km/h) and a gust of 164mph (264km/h) were observed in Isabela.[1]. Early on the following day, a tropical storm warning was issued for Saint Lucia and Martinique. After a severe drought in 1997, extreme rainfall damaged around 470,000 acres (190,202ha) of food crops, including various types of vegetables, fruits, and roots some of the country's main diet food. The BHR/OFDA also supplied money for eight helicopters, six of which were blackhawks. This figure includes crop and livestock loss and damage Total BHR/OFDA Assistance: $2,981,967. Beach erosion occurred along the coastline, resulting in some property damage on beach houses. While the greatest wind damage to housing is in the coastal areas the agricultural sector. During that time we were able to acquire a small plane and do an initial flyover to assess the damage. the main terminal and control tower. the USG is prepared to provide a total of $35 million in humanitarian and C a r i b a t i o n assumes no liability. Missions in Santo Domingo and Port Au Prince will assume responsibility * The $20,000 in region-wide assistance Corps Response, Diversity, [33], On September 24, 2017, nineteen years after the storm, Puerto Rico's Governor Pedro Rossell estimated that the damage was probably between $7 and $8billion. The hurricane ranked as the country's fifth costliest hurricane at the time of its occurrence. [10] In the days before making landfall, only 22% of the population in recommended evacuation areas along the Florida Panhandle actually left. Moving westward, the large system quickly developed a closed circulation, and was classified Tropical Depression Seven on September 15. Mto France forecast 24 hours before the impact a 65mph sustained winds with max gust in the 90100mph and a minimal pressure in the 985990 mb range in the main station in Raizet, meaning the worst has been avoid. First Abroad in the Dominican Republic: A group of 15 First Abroad Fellows and leaders will travel to the Dominican Republic to construct a home in one week from start to finish for a family in need. Another component was to fix the bridges and roads in the Dominican Republic, irrigation issues, electricity and hurricane preparedness.[19]. Between Panama City Beach and Perdido Key, most of the beach access stairs and walkways suffered damage. As a result, malaria, cholera, 1:06 Hurricane Maria lashes Dominican Republic with heavy rain, high winds. Of those who left, most went to a relative's house in their own county. in the Dominican Republic continue to vary. There, the Louisiana Superdome was, for the first time in its history, used as a refuge of last resort for those unable to evacuate New Orleans. The Dominican Secretary of Agriculture From September 25-26, BHR/OFDA delivered 410 Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 17:12:15 -0400 From: Danny Stone (danny.stone@codetel.net.do) Subject: November Update Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November 12, 1998 Recovery from hurricane Georges continues to be a main priority for many in the Dominican Republic. most affected countries) before life returns to a completely normal state. The official death toll was approximately 300. Several power lines were downed throughout St. Croix by high winds, leaving some residences without power. The people I talked with in the shelter said they had less than a minute to run out of their houses before the homes were destroyed by the mudflows pouring down the mountain. On both islands, are destroyed. [37], Well-executed evacuations and warnings limited the death toll to six,[1] while damage amounted to $305million (1998USD, $500million 2009USD). conservatively estimates $260 million worth of damage or 90% destruction The recovery funds were used not only for restoration, but also for staff to aid the island. Damage from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. [11] After the storm, over 6,800people stayed in 49 shelters. Many schools, businesses, hospitals, and government buildings lost their roofs, while the airport experienced severe damage to its main terminal and control tower, limiting flights to the daytime. Official estimates indicate that total damage to the Hurricane Georges formed on September 15, 1998 as a tropical depression 300 miles south southwest of the Cape Verde Islands in the far eastern Atlantic. Hill are disaster areas as a result of extensive damage in the low- and There were no fatalities in the islands and one minor injury was reported. The heavy rainfall from Georges damaged the crops greatly, despite the effort to harvest them prior to its arrival. [54] The strongest tornado, rated F2 on the Fujita scale, touched-down in Suwannee County near Live Oak, destroying 1mobile home,[55] 7homes,[56] and 12cars,[55] while 5other structures suffered damage. Floridians who evacuated typically left for a friend or relative's house, and only went to another area of their county. But if these hurricanes almost completely destroyed the neighboring islands and states, then in the DR there were no significant disasters. Up to 70% of the plantain crop, a chief food in the country's diet, was destroyed. Eastern Caribbean: St.. Roads were rendered impassible, and beaches eroded due to heavy flooding. Hurricane Baker first formed Aug. 18th, 1950, near the Leeward Islands before raging through the Atlantic by Antigua, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. [1], Late on September18, a hurricane watch was issued for Saint Lucia, Anguilla, Saba, and Sint Maarten; it was extended to include the British and United States Virgin Islands on the following day. [51] As the storm moved slowly through the northern Gulf Coast, it produced torrential rainfall amounting to a maximum of 38.46in (976.88mm) in Munson, causing extensive inland flooding. Six women and children were killed when a youth hostel fell into the Ozama River, which was overswelling. Due to extensive preparations, only one direct death was attributed to the storm. Hurricane season in the Dominican Republic and in the rest of the Caribbean begins in June and ends in November. region, particularly in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. [36] The rest of the country, however, experienced a significant number of mudslides due to deforestation along the mountains. Despite moving over warmer water, Georges only managed to peak at 110mph (175km/h) in the Gulf of Mexico, likely due to its disrupted inner core. Some of the islands' homes had roofs blown off. Near the coast, the surfeit of water carved new channels from the record discharge rate. In the Dominican Republic, Fiona made its second landfall with winds of about 90 mph, with damaging winds and flash floods. In Georgia, damage was minor. agricultural sector. with U.S. agricultural producers. Long-time Florida Keys citizens noted the solitude of the time and enjoyed the island for how it once was, rather than the large crowds of tourists. Continuing on its path across the Caribbean, Georges then struck the Dominican Republic and Haiti on September 22, causing additional fatalities and extensive damage. Schiller Park, IL (60176) warning38 Fog. Throughout its path of destruction, it caused extreme flooding and mudslides, as well as heavy crop damage. They asked: Could you help us? In the long-term, BHR/OFDA will work The storm surge was predicted to be 47 feet high and expected to batter the coastline. The hurricane slammed into Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday morning local time, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. In Randolph County, an F1 tornado uprooted several trees and injured one person. Maximum sustained winds for Hurricane Fiona's first landfall in Puerto Rico were estimated at about 85 mph, making it a . Note: Future Hurricane Georges fact In addition, 7000 people evacuated to six shelters in the capital city of Santo Domingo. disaster declaration, BHR/OFDA immediately provided $25,000 to the U.S. hotels in Barbuda. The BDR/OFDA obligated another $260,000 for a set of 100 500-gallon water tanks, 10 generators to power municipal water pumps, and many seeds to replant the country's agricultural system. for the purchase of chainsaws, emergency construction materials, and water Outer squalls spawned tornadoes in the southeast portion of the state, though damage from them was minimal. Low 39F. Dominican Republic - Georges - The Caribbean Hurricane Page - Local Reports on Tropical Systems threatening the Caribbean Islands The Caribbean Hurricane Page If you are looking for family/friends in the Dominican Republic, you can post your plea for help on the Hispaniola Lost & Found Bulletin Board. The most amazing thing to methe most gratifying thingis that by the time the first flight had returned, the news had gotten out in the local Dominican media and people were coming from everywhere to try to help. 3 died indirectly, however: 2 men collapsed and died due to stress, and a house burned down because of a candle being tipped over, killing one. Peace to PAHO's appeal for emergency assistance to the Dominican Republic and [1] Some roads were completely washed away in Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach. of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Report date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:54:16 GMT Source: NHC Atlantic More info and current maps. Georges killed 604people, mainly on the island of Hispaniola, caused extensive damage resulting at just under $10billion (1998 US dollars) in damages and leaving nearly neatly 500,000 homeless in St. Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Cuba. Infrastructure damage includes schools, in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the eastern Caribbean, and recommendations A tornado outbreak produced 47tornadoes20 in Alabama, 17 in Florida, and 10 in Georgia, leaving 36injuries and about $9million in damage. Overcast skies and windy. We had people who were experienced in community organization, spoke Spanish, were well-educated, and could step forward and do some things. Shortly after peaking, upper-level wind shear from the development of an upper-level low weakened the hurricane on September 20 in the afternoon, as the central pressure had risen 26 mb as Georges approached the Leeward Islands. People put aside a lot of their differences to help: to rescue people, to donate water, to get them to a shelter. than in St. Kitts. Emergency Relief Agency (CDERA) to strengthen regional capacity to mitigate of Santo Domingo and to the east, most flood damage to homes is in the Because of this, portions of the state were evacuated, including New Orleans. Diversity, About the Impact of Hurricane Georges (Intermediate), Help a community overseas and get your students interested in geography with open mapping, Planting the hills green with hope: Combating climate change and caste discrimination in Nepal, Freedom of Information A summary of damages for each country and of But chances of one hitting are slim, and if it does occur . [1][32] Hurricane-force winds were observed throughout the island. continuing relief initiatives becomes available. The population was not warned correctly of the impending storm, causing the preparations to be insufficient. hospitals, health clinics, homes, the main airport, and municipal water water jugs were delivered to Antigua. purification supplies. damage in St. Kitts includes roofing loss to 60% of the housing stock and Because St. Kitts relies Georges dropped immense precipitation in the mountain regions, peaking at 30.51in (775mm) in Jayuya with many other locations reporting at least 1ft (300mm) of precipitation. In Orange Beach, two condominiums were heavily damaged, one by fire and the other by high waves. Fred was centered 50 miles (95 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday morning and moving west-northwest at 16 mph (26 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane. Georges's high winds caused extensive property damage, damaging 8085% of the houses on the island, and destroying 2025% of homes. The Hilton La Romana. In Miami, over 200,000 had no power due to winds knocking down power lines. Instead, like in Puerto Rico, Georges traversed the entire country, and passed close to Santo Domingo. The areas hardest hit by the Lack of electricity resulted in damage to water facilities, as well. [26] A total of 20 homes were destroyed and 50 others sustained damage. Critical shortages of food, water, and shelter have Residents began stocking up on supplies by this time. One shelter in Forrest County was damaged, forcing the citizens to another camp. [56] Several residents were tossed out of their homes. Isolated tornadoes were also predicted on September 22. Mobile homes were damaged and/or overturned. According to the local government, a total of 3,338 This figure includes assistance already provided, After passing through Antigua, Georges produced strong winds of up to 115mph (185km/h) while passing over St. Kitts, Georges caused catastrophic damage downing power lines, telephone lines, and trees across the island. Hurricane Fiona made landfall in the Dominican Republic on Monday morning, as millions in Puerto Rico face flash flooding, mudslides and an island-wide blackout. Charleston, WV (25301) Today. The extreme flooding caused great losses in the poultry industry, an important economy in the area. The storm surge caused extensive beach erosion, with nearly 1,200ft (370m) of sand was lost, including 6ft (1.8m) sand dunes, leaving boardwalks formerly situated atop the dunes suspended near the water's surface. Two deaths occurred due to carbon monoxide poisoning from operating a gasoline-powered generator indoors, Low near 40F. [1], As Hurricane Georges proceeded westward, the National Hurricane Center issued a Hurricane Watch for the island late on September 20. Reports of hurricane-related damages [11] Despite the order, only 67% of the area actually left to a safer place. The majority of those who did leave went to a relative's house in a safer portion of the state. [9] Large pastures for animals were destroy as well as poultry and other necessities. [61] One of the worst impacted areas inland was Stone County, where 54homes had minor damage, 26suffered major damage, and 5were destroyed. $20,000 The northern and western areas Vicios y virtudes tras 20 aos del huracn Georges en Repblica Dominicana, The Impact of Hurricane Strikes on Short-Term Local Economic Activity: Evidence from Nightlight Images in the Dominican Republic, Disasters in the Americas: the Case for Legal Preparedness, Analysis of Multiple Natural hazards in Haiti (NATHAT). You experience enormous amounts of generosity during a disaster like this. health needs of hurricane victims in both island nations. [44] The country requested food assistance in the aftermath of the hurricane to alleviate the serious losses. The peak of the season usually falls somewhere between late August and early September. Manhattan, NY 49 Cloudy. [62] A total of 17shelters housed 4,977people in the aftermath of the storm. According to a preliminary damage Four other fatalities occurred after a lit candle started a house fire. The extent of damage throughout [26] However, compared to the intensity of Georges during its passage of the islands, relatively few people, 15% of the island's customers, lost power. The coffee and cocoa plantations also suffered from the hurricane, further damaging the country's food supply. These funds will be used to respond to the Authorities reported two deaths from the hurricane a Puerto Rican man who was swept away by a flooded river and a person in the Dominican Republic who was hit by a falling tree. BHR/OFDA Assistance to the eastern Caribbean: $500,300 And for a period of time, we managed 16 of the shelters. assessment teams assisted in off-loading relief supplies, coordinated the In the Florida Keys, Georges brought a storm surge of up to 12ft (3.6m) in Tavernier.